Anonymous
Post 01/14/2018 09:47     Subject: SAT or ACT???
Anonymous wrote:I think this article outlines the differences quite thoroughly.

https://blog.prepscholar.com/act-vs-sat


thanks this helps!
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2018 00:08     Subject: SAT or ACT???
The ACT is a more straightforward test than the SAT. You don’t need to figure out what is being asked as much as you do the SAT. It isn’t necessarily easier. The science portion is really more reading comprehension than pure science btw.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 23:25     Subject: SAT or ACT???
I think this article outlines the differences quite thoroughly.

https://blog.prepscholar.com/act-vs-sat
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 22:08     Subject: SAT or ACT???
Anonymous wrote:The ACT is conceptually an easier test than the SAT, but there's a big time crunch. The SAT gives you more time (almost double or so per question compared to the ACT), in comparison. Agree with trying out both and seeing where strengths/weaknesses lie.


Ah! That explain why my DS did better on the SAT. interesting.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 21:01     Subject: SAT or ACT???
Graded on a curve. Easier isn't better. What matters is how you perform relative you your ability when under pressure.

She should try a timed practice test of each and decide.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 20:16     Subject: SAT or ACT???
ACT has a science compinent
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 20:16     Subject: SAT or ACT???
ACT also has a science component
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 20:13     Subject: SAT or ACT???
Depends on the kid. Let her take practice tests in both and see what she prefers.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 19:37     Subject: SAT or ACT???
Why not take both? My son is a senior and took the SAT twice and ACT once.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 19:25     Subject: Re:SAT or ACT???
Anonymous wrote:It depends on whether she is stronger in math or reading comprehension. If the latter, the ACT is probably better. If the former, probably SAT.

Run a couple of practice tests and see how she does.


I don't know if this is a typo or pp really meant to say this but I think it's exactly the opposite. The math in ACT is harder than SAT but has easier reading comprehension than SAT.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 19:19     Subject: Re:SAT or ACT???
Athletic hooks are bullish!t.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 19:17     Subject: SAT or ACT???
The ACT is conceptually an easier test than the SAT, but there's a big time crunch. The SAT gives you more time (almost double or so per question compared to the ACT), in comparison. Agree with trying out both and seeing where strengths/weaknesses lie.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 19:06     Subject: Re:SAT or ACT???
It depends on whether she is stronger in math or reading comprehension. If the latter, the ACT is probably better. If the former, probably SAT.

Run a couple of practice tests and see how she does.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 18:57     Subject: SAT or ACT???
Anonymous wrote:DD is a junior and will start taking tests this spring. She said she heard the ACT is "easier" -- thoughts? She's a B/C student and has been struggling lately, doesn't seem to test well in general. Would the ACT be a better test for her? She will get accepted to her college based on her athletic hook, so no worries there.


If she will get accepted why does it matter? A B/C student won't get merit aid even with solid scores.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2018 18:16     Subject: SAT or ACT???
DD is a junior and will start taking tests this spring. She said she heard the ACT is "easier" -- thoughts? She's a B/C student and has been struggling lately, doesn't seem to test well in general. Would the ACT be a better test for her? She will get accepted to her college based on her athletic hook, so no worries there.